I ordered my Bilstein Leveling Struts for my 2006 F150 4x4.

Just wanted to know what tools are needed to install them and how much time am I looking at to do it if I have access to a lift? Is it pretty easy to do? I have lifted a few trucks before, mostly Superduties, so I know what I am doing. This will be my first F150 to lift though.

Also, if I can't get it aligned right away, is it ok to drive for a few days until I get it done, or will it be to bad out of alignment to do that? My tires are pretty much shot anyway, so tire wear is no big deal to me.

Thanks for the help,
Brent

 

Various wrenches, torque wrench, or air compressor with air tools. You will need a spring compressor to remove the spring from the old strut and install it on the new one. I know I'm missing a few but that's all I can think of right now.

You should be fine to drive a few days as long as the alignment isn't completely screwed up

 

Where do I get a spring compressor strong enough to compress these springs. From what I understand the rentals from the auto parts stores won't cut it

Thanks,
Brent

 

When I do mine, I'm just going to drop the struts off at a shop and have them swap the springs. This seems like the easiest way to do it

 

Same here, from other guys on the site that seems the best way to do it. the rears are a piece of cake.

 

yeah, that's the same idea I have to, probably would be the easiest way to do it

 

hey Brent, if you can't find a spare set of springs like we talked about, what if we just met up a my in laws house early saturday morning, then took the springs out and take it to the dealer or where ever have them swap it out then replace it? That way it might could even be done early enough to have it aligned same day. Just a thought

 

Yeah, that would work. I will let you know when I have time to do it. Saturday is a possibility, I will keep you posted.

Thanks,
Brent

 

I can Saturday but it will have to be done by about 11, so we may have to start early, but it could happen

 

10-4, we will see. I'll let you know